Help: Intermittent starting problem with a 2710HST

[DocF]

Help!! - Recently purchased a 2710HST with 140 hrs on it. Only used it about 4-5 hrs, for mowing 4 acres. It has developed an "intermittent" starting problem & I have no idea what to check. When I turn the key - all the appropriate lights on the dash - but no starter engagement. It's as if I don't have the clutch depressed. The last time this happened, I jiggled the clutch cables / levers, and it started, but I'm honestly not sure if that had anything to do with the issue.

Anyone have any ideas, or a checklist I can run thru?

The dealer is a fair distance away & I hate to think about trying to get it on the trailer, drive it down there & then have it start straight away. I drove it for about 20 mins last night without any problems, then dead as a doornail this am.

Many thanks for any input

 

[ronjhall]

Both PTO's must be in the off position. While using my B2910 it would not start. 540 PTO lever was not fully off.

 

[ronjhall]

Two other items. Clutch must be fully pushed in and HST pedal must be in the neutral position (centered between Forward and Reverse).

 

[wushaw]

Sounds like a saftey switch is not in the correct position.

 

[gotrocks]

My 2910 was doing the same thing (and still does from time to time). We could not find the cause of this aggrivating malfunction so; I installed a push button switch wired across the starter. Now when the starter wont engage as it is suppose to, I turn the ignition and let the "glow" light for a short while and press the button and it starts. <font color="red"> CAUTION this method by passes all safety switches and it will start with any and all engaged. </font>

 

[Humbleto]

I have a L3400 HST. I've had one incident where it wouldn't start. I had rammed into a pyle of brush and rocks and it bogged and died. It would not restart. The lights all came on as normal, but without the click you normally hear. I scratched my head for a while and finally squeazed the wire connectors at the clutch switch. It started after that. I think the jiggle you mention fixed the problem. It only occurred that one time.

 

[WayneW]

I have a similar problem with my 7610. Like others have said, I'm certain that it's in the safety switches, it's just determining which one. -Though I have to admit, this little quirky problem is forcing me to become MUCH more familiar with my tractor.